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Armenia Accuses Azerbaijan of Ethnic Cleansing at UN Court
- 18 Apr 2024
On 15th April, 2024, Armenia accused Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh at UN court.
Key Points
- Armenia's Allegations: Armenia accused Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, citing racial discrimination violations.
- Baku's Response: Azerbaijan denied accusations, claims Armenia is abusing the ICJ for a media campaign.
- Jurisdictional Dispute: Legal clash at ICJ over jurisdiction as both sides present tit-for-tat cases.
- Testimony Highlights: Armenia claims Azerbaijan completed ethnic cleansing, erasing Armenian presence and heritage.
- Historical Context: Decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, culminating in 2020 war and 2021 offensive.
- Denial of Ethnic Cleansing: Baku denies ethnic cleansing allegations, asserts Armenians free to return under Azerbaijani rule.
- Pursuit of Peace: Both sides express desire for peace while legal proceedings continue at the ICJ.
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